Finding the Third Proportional to 263,244 and 407,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 263,244 and 407,170 is: 629,786.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,244 : 407,170 = 407,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,244/407,170 = 407,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,244x = 407,170 × 407,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,244x = 165,787,408,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,787,408,900/263,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,786.09
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